Regular cocktails

The Margarita is a simple, citrusy cocktail, and for more than 40 years it’s been the unmistakable face of summertime and south-of-the-border beach hangouts (and, really, of tequila drinks in general). Unfortunately, thanks to the popularity of syrupy pre-made mix, most people’s homemade Margaritas leave a bit to be desired. But with a little elbow grease an…

This isn’t exactly the most out-there Margarita variation, given that a lot of people don’t know there’s such thing as a non-frozen Margarita, but it deserves some love regardless. Perfectly refreshing for those extra-hot summer afternoons.

The Long Island Iced Tea is a favorite of the '70s and '80s, and everyone has a story about the crazy nights that started with one. It's not a fancy cocktail, but it gets the job done, and depending on what ingredients you use it can actually be a pretty delicious drink. Try making a Long Island Iced Tea with middle-shelf booze, some nice triple sec, fresh l…